2026

Memory prices

AI Is Eating the World's Memory. Is It a Shortage, or a Cartel?

AI data centers are taking about 70% of the world's memory output, and it is spiking prices across RAM, SSDs, GPUs, and prebuilts. A real shortage, or a cartel?

Jun 29, 202610 min read

Memory prices

A $330 Refund for a $950 Drive: Samsung's SSD Warranty Meets the Memory Crisis

Samsung offered a $330 refund for a failed 4TB 990 Pro that now sells near $950 — while its own warranty promises then-current market value.

Jun 12, 20267 min read

Security

WhatsApp Lawsuit: Can Meta Employees Really Read Your Encrypted Messages?

A class-action lawsuit alleges Meta employees and Accenture contractors can access WhatsApp messages despite end-to-end encryption promises. Here's what the lawsuit claims, what Meta says, and what it means for your privacy.

Apr 9, 20268 min read

Security

Is Your Security Camera Exposed to the Internet Right Now?

Ethical hacker Ryan Montgomery revealed that thousands of home cameras are streaming live on public forums. Here's how to check if yours is exposed and how to lock it down at the router level.

Apr 9, 202610 min read

Quantum Computers Are Closing In on Breaking Encryption: What You Need to Know

Two papers published March 31, 2026 show that breaking the encryption protecting cryptocurrency, web browsers, and VPNs requires dramatically fewer quantum computing resources than previously believed. Google has set a 2029 migration deadline. Here is what you should do now.

Mar 31, 202612 min read